Spark your curiosity with a visit to the GRPM, a place of inspiration focusing on science, history, and culture.

Sharks
Now Open!

The Game Garden
Now Open!

Summer Saturdays
June 14 - August 16

Expanding Curiosity
Chaffee Planetarium
Don’t miss out on stellar shows including Anishinaabe Star Knowledge, The Dark Side Light Show, and our latest planetarium presentation, Planet Explorers
Free Planetarium Shows
With a massive upgrade complete, the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium is celebrating with showings of New Visions from the Cosmos for free with general admission on July 20.
Get your tickets for a special series of Planetarium Light Shows on the second Fridays of June, July, and August at 7 p.m featuring the music of Queen and Pink Floyd!
Summer Saturdays: Dino Day, July 19!
This week’s Summer Saturday theme is paleontology! Meet a real paleontologist on the GRPM staff to learn about the Clapp Family Mastodon and explore activities.
The GRPM boasts one of Michigan’s largest collections of historical and cultural artifacts and scientific specimens that tell the stories of West Michigan and the wider world.
Explore the Community Collections with 250,000+ Artifacts & Specimens.
Build Your Ideal Museum Field Trip.
Including free and affordable onsite and virtual programming to connect to curriculum and inspire curiosity.
- Free admission every day of the year
- Discounts to planetarium shows, camps and more
- Free admission to 300+ museums and science centers nationwide
- Free parking in the Museum’s ramp
- Pays for itself in less than 2 visits